My name is Sade and I'm 16 years old. Prior to enrolling at Pace, I experienced the loss of my father. Not having the guidance of my mother or father left me feeling lost and confused. I began skipping school and lost my desire to be successful in my education. I knew I needed to get out of my old school because I was getting poor grades and I started to skip almost every day. I felt so discouraged. When I came to Pace one year ago, I had all F's. Today I have all A's and B's. My relationship with my family has improved greatly. I now lean on them for support and have gained their trust. Since being at Pace, I learned to listen and get better grades. My teachers and counselors taught me to value myself, education, friends and family. Ive become a better person with a new outlook on life. My dream is to become a veterinarian and lead a successful life. Pace has become the steppingstone to my success and hope for my tomorrow. Please help girls like Sade stay connected safe & strong.